He earned it. It was a long shot at one point, but he did absolutely everything correct to earn it. His defense has been incredible and has improved over last year, minus Milano nonetheless. Minus both of your previous LBs come to think of it. Brady move worked. Yes, McD had pretty much been lights out since he was rightfully on the warm seat.
They also just played a clip of him genuinely screaming with joy on WGR and it’s hard not to root for him. 4 in a row is historic. Hats off